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Kthamas

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The quill or central part of a contour feather is known as what?
 A) shaft
  B) spur
  C) mantle
  D) molt

Question 2

The small feathers that cover the bases of large feathers on the bodies of birds are called:
 A) molts
  B) coverts
  C) wattles
  D) plumes



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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